Best Strategy to Defeat Ragetail Kemono in Wild Hearts

The best strategy to defeat and farm the Ragetail Kemono in Wild Hearts is using a weapon with Fire Attribute and Slash or Pummel Damage, like the Karakuri Katana, Nodachi, or Maul.

Aside from the weaknesses mentioned above, Ragetail is also vulnerable to the Ablaze, Frozen, and Entangled Ailments.

Since you will face this Kemono very early in the game, you might not be able to craft a weapon with a Fire Attribute at this point. Therefore, using any other weapon with a different Attribute is a viable option.

However, getting a weapon with Fire Attribute is ideal for farming Ragetail crafting materials later in the game.

Best Ragetail Combat Strategy

1. After the Ragetail Kemono tries to tackle you, make sure to evade right on time and take advantage of this moment to hit it.
   • If you have dodged an attack successfully, the Kemono will be open for a few seconds, giving you enough chance to land some hits.
   • Additionally, if you are fast enough, you can build some Karakuri like Crates or even a Fusion Karakuri Pounder by combining several Springs to help you strike even more damaging moves.
2. Aim for the head, as it is its softest part.
   • Despite the rest of this Kemono’s body having a rating of four out of five in softness, its head is rated a perfect five. This makes it the ideal spot to get some extra damage.
3. Make sure to hit the Ragetail’s tail as often as possible to break it.
   • This Kemono makes its tail bigger and uses it to attack more when angered. Dodging it can be tricky at this stage. The sooner you break it by constantly attacking it, the better.
   • Also, chopping the Ragetail tail off will give you Ragetail Plum crafting material as a drop reward.
4. Target the Kemono with R3 and keep your distance.
   • Ragetail has a swipe attack that can have a considerable range, especially when it still has its tail.
   • The best way to avoid it is to keep your distance and pay attention when it raises its front legs in the air, as this indicates this attack is coming next.

Ragetail Kemono Weaknesses & Resistances

• Attribute – Wood
• Attribute Resistances – Wood, Water, Earth, Wind
• Attribute Weaknesses – Fire
• Ailment Resistances – Poisoned, Fatigue
• Ailment Weaknesses – Ablaze, Frozen, Entangled
• Physical Resistances – Lunge
• Physical Weaknesses – Slash, Pummel

Kemono Attribute	Attribute Resistances*	Attribute Weaknesses	Ailment Resistances	Ailment Weaknesses	Physical Resistances	Physical Weaknesses
Wood	Wood – ★★★ Water – ★★★ Earth – ★★★ Wind – ★★★	Fire – ★★★★	Poisoned – ★ Fatigued – ★★★	Ablaze – ★★★★★ Frozen – ★★★★★ Entangled – ★★★★★	Lunge – ★★★	Slash – ★★★★ Pummel – ★★★★

Ragetail Kemono Soft Parts

In Wild Hearts, Ragetail’s softest part is its head, with a 5 Star rating in softness. All the rest of its body has a 4 Star rating.

Head*	★★★★★
Front Legs	★★★★
Body	★★★★
Hind Legs	★★★★
Tail	★★★★

Ragetail Hunting Rewards

Normal

Crafting Materials Hunting Rewards	How to Obtain
Ragetail Plum	Break Tail
Ragetail Pelt	Break Head
Ragetail Fang	Defeat / Break Head When Enraged
Ragetail Claw	Defeat
Rare Ragetail Pip	Defeat
Young Warrior Teardrops	Defeat
Young Warrior Kemono Blood	Defeat
Small Plum Scent Crystal	Defeat

Mighty

Crafting Materials Hunting Rewards	How to Obtain
Ripe Ragetail Plum	Break Tail
Ragetail Pelt	Break Head
Hard Ragetail Fang	Defeat / Break Head When Enraged
Ragetail Claw	Defeat
Ragetail Whiskers	Defeat
Prized Ragetail Pip	Defeat
Red Plum Teardrops	Defeat
Red Plum Kemono Blood	Defeat
Large Spring Dust Crystal	Defeat

Volatile

What is the Ragetail Kemono in Wild Hearts?

Ragetail is a rat-like Giant Kemono in Wild Hearts with a Wood Attribute located in the Harugasumi Way area of Azuma.

The game describes this Kemono as “a voracious eater, permanently hungry despite consuming vast amounts of food compared to its size.”

Additionally, the in-game description reveals that this Kemono will most likely ignore hunters if it is pursuing a meal. Nonetheless, if angered, it will abandon its prey to attack.

Ragetail Habitat in Wild Hearts

Ragetail’s habitat in Wild Hearts can be found in the Harugasumi Way area of Azuma.

Ragetail Calm & Enraged Forms in Wild Hearts

Ragetail has two forms during combat in Wild Hearts, calm and enraged.

Calm Form

This is Ragetails main form and the one you will face when you first encounter this Kemono. It is less aggressive and has slower, more predictable attacks.

Enraged Form

The Kemono will start its enraged phase and attack more aggressively as it receives damage from hunters. In this phase, Ragetail’s physical appearance changes, with red highlights on its fangs and tail.

Additionally, its speed and stamina considerably increase, making dodging and move prediction more challenging.